HR Manager

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Benefits Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles Main Duties and Responsibilities Partners with General Manager of operating unit to understand business objectives and identify corresponding human resource needs; implements human resources strategy to support business objectives Partners with Operations and other key functions to develop programs that support employee retention. Helps drive division-wide human resources strategy, programs and processes into units Partners with operations and training functions to identify training needs and provide input on training approaches and content. Partners with operations and recruiting functions to identify and understand workforce needs; may be required to actively participate in recruiting union hourly employees and support recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions. Serves as the primary employee and labor relations manager to mediate and resolve employee disputes and union grievances for kitchen. Provides counseling/training for unit management in the areas of labor/employee relations, EEO, affirmative action and discrimination. Provides policy interpretation and ensures accurate and consistent application of all company policies and procedures, and related local, state and federal laws, and applicable collective bargaining agreement(s). Receives and responds to employment-related claims from various government or public agencies; recommends settlement or defense based on actual investigation of facts. Accomplishes human resources and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Qualifications Education: Bachelor degree from a four‑year college or university is required Work Experience: 5 years of experience in progressively responsible human resource roles, with at least 2 years of experience in Labor Relations and Employee Relations. At least 2 years of experience managing HR staff Experience recruiting in transportation, hospitality, manufacturing or food service environment highly desirable. Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration) Multi‑lingual skills highly desirable Demonstrated knowledge of state and federal employment law Position requires experience and skills in: Business acumen Effective relationship building Business partnering Cross‑functional collaboration Talent acquisition Negotiation Establishing metrics for human resources performance Analysis Time management Prioritizing multiple projects/tasks Candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, and be highly organized, action oriented and collaborative Must also have proficiency in all areas of EEO/Title VII compliance including expertise in investigating and formally responding to Title VII charges Must have strong computer and database application skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) PHR/SPHR is preferred Language / Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; must also be good listener Job Dimensions Geographic Responsibility: Unit or Region Type of Employment: Full‑time Travel %: If responsible for multiple units, must be able to travel frequently between assigned units in the designated geographic area; Ability to travel up to an additional 10% of time Exemption Classification: Exempt Internal Relationships: Employees at all levels of the organization External Relationships: Employment candidates Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regularly stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during shifts In a normal production kitchen facility there may be physical discomfort due to temperature and noise Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed Equal Employment Opportunity gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr gategroup